Author: ITPulse

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has given the regulatory requirement that is acceptable from Mobile Network Operators regarding dropped calls. According to the former University lecturer, the Key Performance Index (KPIs) from the commission allows only one drop call rate out of 100 (1:100 ratio).from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), stressing that the MNOs must maintain the regulatory requirements. Speaking to Jouijhrnalists on the sideline during the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), annual lecture/dinner in Lagos, Prof. Danbatta, explained that a number of cellular network subscribers are grappling with the issue of a…

In alignment with Tech4Dev’s commitment to creating access to decent work, entrepreneurship opportunities and platforms for Africans through digital skills empowerment and advocacy, the Technology for Social Change and Development initiative (Tech4Dev) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to upskill 36,000 young Nigerians in digital and technology skills over the next one year through the Emerging Markets Model Initiative (EMMI) powered by Microsoft Philanthropies. The Emerging Markets Model Initiative (EMMI) is a multi-year private-public-nonprofit partnership necessary to build the capacity of the key government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to offer sustainable, scalable reskilling and…

The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has called on private and public institutions to leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to digitise their hard copy knowledge materials to make them more efficiently accessible to their workforce and external stakeholders. This is even the NCC joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2021 Library Day with the theme: “Welcome to Your Library.” “ICT has helped in digitizing a large number of hitherto hard-copy books available to people, efforts must be made to access these materials as well as other hard-copy books to read.…

LG Electronics impressive lineup of soundbars featuring premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG’s stunning TVs deliver rich, true-to-life sound that captivate with their accuracy and depth. These Soundbars range again leverages the company’s long-standing partnership with Meridian Audio with more models featuring the finely-tuned technologies such as Bass and Space, which boosts low-frequency reproduction and widens the soundstage and Image Elevation, which ensures a more lifelike listening experience by elevating the perceived height of lead instruments and vocals. Furthermore, the majority of these lineup supports Dolby Atmos (5.1.2 Channels) and DTS:X for…

LG Electronics (LG) unveils its most advanced innovation in laundry, deploying artificial intelligence to deliver precision washing for optimal results without the guesswork. Winner of the last  coveted CES Innovation Award, the new LG ThinQ™ front-load washing machine features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive™ (AI DD) motor along with the company’s AI-powered Proactive Customer Care service. The AI DD washer builds on 20 years of advancements in LG’s groundbreaking Direct Drive motor, which delivers both effectiveness and efficiency. LG’s new washing machine not only detects the volume and weight of each unique laundry load, but also uses AI and advanced…

In appreciation of its support, the  Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional bodies in the engineering field in the country, last night in Lagos presented an award to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), NAE, a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation established for the purpose of promoting excellence in technological and engineering training and practice, said the award is in recognition of NCC’s support for its activities, which has in turn enhanced economic development in Nigeria. Speaking to the media after receiving the award, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta said NCC is delighted to…

PECB has signed a strategic partnership agreement with IPI Strategy Partners Limited that will allow it to provide ISO standard related services and ultimately, help to expand its presence in the Nigeria market. The partnership, according to  PECB, a global provider of professional ISO standards training and certifications will address specific market need, as organizations are looking to simplify integration. “We believe that together with IPI Strategy Partners Limited this can be more easily managed. This partnership brings customers an independent open plan, so they can retain tractability in their long-term training decisions. Therefore, I believe that with the right…

As part of Galaxy Backbone’s (GBB) commitment to develop and enhance the digital Skills of its Stakeholders and Customers, the organization organized a Capacity building programme for members of the Digital Transformation Technical Working Group (DT-TWG). Speaking at the programme, the Group Head Research, Digital Innovation & Skills Department (RDIS) at Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Mr. Nasir Suleiman disclosed that the members of the DT-TWG hat attended the programme are drawn from across the Federal Government’s Ministries, Departments & Agencies, stressing that this training, is the first in the series of training GBB is committed to embarking on this year. Mr.…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed and his Communications and Digital Economy counterpart, Dr. Isa Pantami will head Federal Government team that will engage microblogging platform, Twitter over possible lifting of suspension placed on it recently by the Nigerian government. This is disclosed in a statement issued today by Segun Adeyemi, Special Assistant To The President (Media) Office of the Minister of Information and Culture. Other members of the team approved by President Muhammadu Buhari are Attorney General of the Federation and Honourable Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Works…

Next-generation cybersecurity company, Sophos has rewarded four selected partners from Nigeria, three from Ghana and one from Congo for their business commitment and success over the last fiscal year. The four partners from Nigeria are Mart Networks Limited,  Distributor of the Year, West Africa; Reliance Infosystems, Partner of the Year; Sunnet Systems,  Synchronized Security Partner of the Year and Pacific Solutions Limited,  Top Country Performer. The three from Ghana are Infonans Solution PLC, Emerging Partner of the Year, Ghana; Guardian Tech,  Synchronized Partner of the Year, Ghana and Atlantic Computers, Top Country Performer. OFIS  from Congo emerged as Mid-Market Partner of…